Kylah Time!!!

I had Kylah time this weekend, and a great bonus was some time with Crystal too. Crystal and I have not been able to get together much lately, due to conflicting schedules, so she joined Kylah and me at a pottery painting shack in Dallas (in truth, it was Crystal's idea, since I had yet to come up with a special treat for Kylah). We had SO MUCH fun, Kylah got to pick out a project to paint - we all three did actually). Such great moments, such great memories! And doesn't she look FABULOUS in her pretty dress!

My "Blooming" Portrait Studio

Robin and I started planting various bulbs and throwing seeds into the soil about nine months ago, and we're starting to see the fruits of our labor... SO many varieties of flowering plants are coming up. I wanted it to be a hodgepodge of color, nothing formal or geometic, and I think I achieved the results I wanted! It's hard to see from far away in this particular image, but everything is starting to bloom! The studio is becoming a storage shed for now, but when I move to Joshua, it will transform into the portrait studio I have always dreamed of!!!

Kylah graduates from pre-school!!!

Not to brag or anything, but she was salutatorian of her graduating class, and gave an awesome speech! She was given two awards... "Most Theatrical" and "I Can Read." I'm a proud grandma!!!

A Wedding

I had the privilege of shooting a wedding this weekend, it was so beautiful, heartfelt, and fun!!! Isn't the bride gorgeous?

It's a Birthday!!! Five Years Old???

Where does the time go. My grandaughter, Kylah, is five! Here are pictures from her family gathering for her birthday at The Purple Cow... her favorite hamburger-malt shop joint!!! Happy birthday sweet baby girl!

Tina Marie

Here's my new girl. I am beyond excited that this dream of over 40 years has finally come true!!!

Round Top, Texas

I took a drive to Round Top, Texas this weekend. If you've never heard of Round Top... it is famous for it's HUGE, and I mean miles and miles long HUGE antique sale. The City of Round Top boasts a population of 70, but all the surrounding farmers and homes rent out space on their property, and dealers from all over the country come and set up their goods, some under tents, some in buildings, some in homes, some set out on the lawn. It's an almost a three hour drive for me, but I have only been once when I first moved here, and I wanted to check it out again, particularly to see how the bluebonnets were doing on the drive... yes, the Bluebonnet Chaser is still at it, and will be for probably two more weekends. It was a long drive, but a pleasant one with my Sugarland (and other) music for company.